Electrotype: Sicily, Syracuse AR Dekadrachm. British Museum electrotype; stamped MB (Latin initials for Museum). Time of Dionysios I, circa 405-370 BC. Reverse die signed by Euainetos. Charioteer driving galloping quadriga to left, holding kentron in right hand, reins in left; above, Nike flies to right, wreath in outstretched arms to crown charioteer; in exergue, panoply of arms on two steps: cuirass, two greaves, Phrygian helmet; horizontal spear behind, AΘΛA in tiny letters below / Head of nymph Arethusa to left, wearing wreath of reeds, triple-pendant earring, and pearl necklace; ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ behind, four dolphins around and below lowermost dolphin under neck, signature [EYAINE]. Head, Guide III C, 28; for prototype, cf. Gallatin R.IV/C.VII; Gulbenkian 313; Dewing 883; SNG ANS 365 (all same dies); HGC 2, 1299. 45.94g, 36mm, 3h.
Condition as Seen.
Acquired from Baldwin's of St. James's.